QW-SC1 Clip – Clip System for Staff & Parting Beads (Qclick Fixing System)

The QW-SC1 clip is the core fixing component of the Qwood Qclick system, designed to securely locate clip-in staff beads and parting beads in sliding sash windows. Designs for speed, accuracy, and long-term serviceability, the QW-SC1 enables a pin-free installation method that improves both manufacturing efficiency and on-site performance.

Key Features & Benefits

• Clip-in fixing system (Qclick technology)
• Provides a precise, secure location for staff and parting beads without pins or face fixing
• Fast installation
• Fit the clip into a machined groove, then simply push beads into place until they “click”
• No visible fixings
• Eliminates pin holes, filling, and finishing work
• Damage-free removal
• Allows beads to be removed and refitted without breaking out timber, ideal for maintenance and transport
• Improved serviceability
• Enables sash removal and reinstallation without damaging surrounding components
• Secure retention
• Designed for one-way engagement to prevent accidental or unauthorised removal

How it works 

The QW-SC1 clip is installed into a pre-machined groove in the sash frame and fixed using pins, staples, or adhesive. Clip-in beads are then pressed into place, creating a positive mechanical connection.

• Machine groove into frame
• Fix QW-SC1 clip into position
• Push staff or parting bead into clip, until secure “click” is achieved

This system ensures consistent fitting accuracy and repeatable results across production.

Designed for Sliding Sash Windows

The QW-SC1 is specifically developed for use with:

• Clip-in parting beads (e.g. QW-CPB range)
• Clip-in staff beads (e.g. QW-CSB range)

It forms part of a complete sash window system that improves both manufacture and long-term maintenance.

Why Use the QW-SC1 Clip System?

Traditional pinned beads can be:

• Time-consuming to install
• Difficult to remove
• Prone to damaging timber during maintenance

The QW-SC1 solves these issues by enabling a modern clip-in approach:

• Faster production: Reduced labour and finishing time
• Reduced damage: No timber breakout during removal
• Cleaner finish: No visible fixings
• Better lifecycle performance: Easier future maintenance

This makes it ideal for joinery manufacturers, heritage refurbishment, and factory-built sash windows.

System Benefits (Qclick Technology) When used as part of the full Qwood system, the QW-SC1 helps deliver:

• Faster sash window assembly
• Safer transport (beads removed and refitted on site)
• Reduced remedial work
• Improved long-term window performance

Clip-in systems are widely used in modern sash window manufacturing because they reduce labour time and improve consistency compared to traditional pinned methods.

Request a sample or speak to our technical team to find the right Qwood glazing bead for your application: 📧 [email protected] 📞 0161 627 4222

Please Note: Use a metre of clip per metre of bead.